"Somebody's brother-in-law" did some favors for some local politicians and big munitions concerns. BRAC decides that Rock Island is "vital to the nation's defense." Ergo, Rock Island stays open with a slightly updated mission. And part of the new mission is the development of some very innovative weapon system designs.
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"Let's roll." Todd Beamer, aboard United Flight 93 over western Pennsylvania, September 11, 2001.
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